Crystal Bailey
Bakersfield
Summary
Dedicated Licensed Vocational Nurse skilled in delivering patient-focused care and ensuring a safe healthcare environment. Experienced in monitoring patient conditions, administering medications, and collaborating with healthcare teams to enhance well-being. Proven process improvement in fast-paced settings, contributing to increased patient satisfaction and workflow efficiency.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN Charge Nurse
The Rehabilitation Center of Bakersfield
01.2025 - Current
- Delivered compassionate bedside care to patients in a clinical setting.
- Administer medications and document therapeutic effects.
- Take vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respirations).
- Prepare and administer all types of injections and/or enemas.
- Insertion and removal of catheters also includes bladder training and catheter care.
- Wound care and treatments.
- Managed patient admissions and discharges to ensure smooth transitions.
- Rounding and consistent communication with MD to provide effective care planning for patient needs.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care.
- Trained new nurses on protocols and procedures effectively.
- Performed patient assessments, developed individualized care plans, and monitored progress.
- Adhered to infection control standards while handling specimens or performing any clinical duties.
- Assigned tasks appropriately based on each staff member's abilities.
- Supported residents' comfort through attentive care and assistance.
- Conducted rounds to evaluate the quality of nursing care being provided.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
LVN Charge Nurse
Tulare Nursing and Rehab
11.2023 - Current
- Provided and received shift reports to ensure continuity of care.
- Conducted rounding and maintained consistent communication with MD to ensure effective care planning.
- Facilitated patient admissions and discharges, enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Provide bedside care.
- Administer medications and document therapeutic effects.
- Take vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respirations).
- Assist with resident comfort.
- Prepared and administered various injections and enemas to meet patient treatment needs.
- Insertion and removal of catheters also includes bladder training and catheter care.
- Wound care and treatments.
- Blood draws for lab orders.
LVN Charge Nurse
Bakersfield Post Acute
04.2023 - 11.2023
- Administered medications and documented therapeutic effects to monitor patient responses and adjust care.
- Take vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respirations).
- Prepare and administer all types of injections and/or enemas.
- Insertion and removal of catheters also includes bladder training and catheter care.
- Wound care and treatments.
- Provide bedside care.
- Assist with resident comfort.
- Communicated patient updates during each shift to ensure continuity of care.
- Rounded and communicated consistently with MD to enhance care planning for patient needs.
- Facilitated admissions and discharges by managing patient paperwork and coordinating with healthcare staff to ensure seamless transitions.
LVN Med Surg.
Adventist Health Delano
03.2022 - 07.2022
- Delivered bedside care to enhance patient comfort and support recovery.
- Administer medications and document therapeutic effects.
- Monitored and recorded vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respirations) to track patient health status.
- Prepare and administer all types of injections and/or enemas.
- Insertion and removal of catheters also includes bladder training and catheter care.
- Wound care and treatments.
- IV fluid and blood transfusion therapy.
- Collaborated with medical doctors during rounds to align on patient care plans and ensure effective treatment.
- Provided shift reports to ensure smooth handover of patient care.
- Admissions and discharges.
- Supported residents in achieving comfort during daily activities.
- Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Applied interventions to progress patients toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
LVN Charge Nurse
Parkview Julian
01.2019 - 05.2022
- Delivered compassionate bedside care to support patient comfort and recovery.
- Administer medications and document therapeutic effects.
- Take vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respirations).
- Supported residents in achieving optimal comfort through attentive care.
- Prepare and administer all types of injections and/or enemas.
- Insertion and removal of catheters also includes bladder training and catheter care.
- Administered wound care and treatments to promote healing and prevent infection.
- Performed blood draws for laboratory tests to assist in diagnosis and treatment.
- Managed patient admissions and discharges to ensure smooth transitions in care.
- Conducted patient rounding and maintained consistent communication with physicians to optimize care planning.
- Communicated shift reports with team members to ensure continuity of care.
LVN Charge Nurse
Kingston Healthcare
12.2018 - 02.2022
- Conducted regular rounds and communicated with MD to develop effective care plans tailored to patient needs.
- Delivered comprehensive shift reports to enhance continuity of patient care.
- Facilitated seamless patient admissions and discharges to optimize care transitions.
- Provide bedside care.
- Administer medications and document therapeutic effects.
- Take vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respirations).
- Provided assistance to residents to enhance their comfort and well-being.
- Prepare and administer all types of injections and/or enemas.
- Insertion and removal of catheters also includes bladder training and catheter care.
- Wound care and treatments.
- Blood draws for lab orders.
Employee Health and LVN Emergency Department
Adventist Health Bakersfield
10.2019 - 02.2020
- Tracked AHB employee compliance with annual flu vaccinations, tuberculosis skin tests, and mask fit screenings to ensure adherence to health regulations.
- Coordinated with department supervisors on compliance status of employees, clarifying safety guidelines and addressing non-compliance issues.
- Documentation of immunization records, drug screen process, baseline labs and titers, physical assessments and online workshop set up.
- Performed nursing duties according to California's scope of practice for Licensed Vocational Nurses.
- Developed onboarding process for new hire employees to streamline integration into the team.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
International College of Health Sciences
Boynton Beach, FL05-2026
Diploma - Vocational Nursing
Santa Barbara Business College
Bakersfield, CA12-2017
Skills
- Patient Advocacy
- Quality Patient Care
- Team Collaboration
- Time management
- Excellent Communication
- Able to Establish Priorities
- Patient Assessment
- Committed to Helping Others
- Committed to Professional Excellence
- Reliable and Productive
- Professionalism
- Clinical Accountability
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification
- Director of Staffing Development
- Infection Preventionist
- MDS Coordinator
Timeline
LVN Charge Nurse
The Rehabilitation Center of Bakersfield
01.2025 - Current
LVN Charge Nurse
Tulare Nursing and Rehab
11.2023 - Current
LVN Charge Nurse
Bakersfield Post Acute
04.2023 - 11.2023
LVN Med Surg.
Adventist Health Delano
03.2022 - 07.2022
Employee Health and LVN Emergency Department
Adventist Health Bakersfield
10.2019 - 02.2020
LVN Charge Nurse
Parkview Julian
01.2019 - 05.2022
LVN Charge Nurse
Kingston Healthcare
12.2018 - 02.2022
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
International College of Health Sciences
Diploma - Vocational Nursing
Santa Barbara Business College